Arkansas River at Little Rock, AR
Is Arkansas River at Little Rock, AR flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Little Rock, AR measured 7.56 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.4 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.56 ft
Streamflow
43,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.6 ft on Mon, Jun 17, 1833.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.6 ft | 1833-06-17 |
| 33 ft | 1927-04-20 |
| 32.6 ft | 1844-05-25 |
| 30.5 ft | 1877-06-13 |
| 30.45 ft | 1945-04-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Creek at Lindsey St. E of Little Rock, AR | 3.7 mi | Pulaski County |
| Coleman Creek at West 28th Street in Little Rock | 4.3 mi | Pulaski County |
| Fourche Creek at Univ. Avenue at Little Rock, AR | 5.3 mi | Pulaski County |
| Rock Creek at 36th Street at Little Rock, AR | 5.5 mi | Pulaski County |
| Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock, AR | 6.0 mi | Pulaski County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.